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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Notice ID:36C24421Q0655
This is Pre-Solicitation Notice The solicitation will be a 100% set-aside for Small Business; an offeror shall be VIP-Verified and registered at sam.gov to be eligible for award. The NAICS Code is 334...
This is Pre-Solicitation Notice The solicitation will be a 100% set-aside for Small Business; an offeror shall be VIP-Verified and registered at sam.gov to be eligible for award. The NAICS Code is 334516, All other personal services or All other support services. No further information is available now; no response is expected. The solicitation will be posted at on 5/03/2021 0900 Eastern Standard Time. Thank you for your interest. CBG 5 Gallon PathTrue Cart-Mounted Solvent Recycler Statement of Need INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND: The Wilmington VA Medical Center recycles lab solvents to reduce lab waste, lower solvent costs, and adhere to relevant industry regulations while positively impacting the environment. The recycler currently being used in the Histology department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the VA Medical Center, Wilmington, Delaware has been deemed a safety concern since leaking solvents and fumes have been identified during the recycling process. As to not exceed the facility s liquid waste regulation limitations, it is essential the Laboratory have a reliable recycling system in place. OBJECTIVE: The department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (113) at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, (460) Wilmington, Delaware, hereby referred to as the VAMC Wilmington (460), is seeking the emergent acquisition of one (1) CBG 5 Gallon PathTrue Cart-Mounted Solvent Recycler analyzer. The contract sought is a onetime purchase. CBG BioTech is the sole supplier of the 5 Gallon PathTrue Cart-Mounted Solvent Recycler system. This acquisition is an urgent request to obtain a new, safe, closed-system recycling instrument, that requires no manual exposure, has an automatic draining system, and provides a built-in spill containment. This purchase will resolve safety concerns reported due to leaking solvents and chemical fumes released during processing. MAJOR REQUIREMENTS: In order for the Contractor to accomplish the work under this task order/purchase order, it shall be necessary for the Contractor to complete the following tasks: Supply one (1) 5 Gallon PathTrue Cart-Mounted Solvent Recycler Provide delivery of instrumentation to the VAMC Wilmington (460), Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (113). Delivery must occur within the timeframes designated by the Federal Government for emergent requests. The awarded vendor must install and provide instructions and/or training on the use of instrumentation supplied. The awarded vendor must clearly indicate the terms of the standard warranty provided with the instrument. Information concerning extended warranty options, if available, may be provided. The Government and the Contractor understand and agree that the services to be delivered under this contract by the Contractor to the Government are non-personal services and the parties recognize and agree that no employer-employee or master-servant relationships exist or will exist under the contract between the Government and the Contractor s employees. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION OR MATERIAL: This acquisition does not include Government-furnished property (GFP), identify in the Statement of Work all available information on GFP to be provided, including the make, model, bar code number and serial number, if available, of all accountable assets with an acquisition cost of $500 or more. This acquisition does not include Contractor-acquired property (CAP). MEETINGS AND REVIEWS: Not applicable for this acquisition. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Not applicable for this acquisition. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR): The identified COR and technical representative for this acquisition is JoAnna M. Bakanas, MLS (ASCP)CM, Manager, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Contact information, Phone 302-994-2511 ext. 4388, or email joanna.bakanas2@va.gov. "No Government personnel, other than the Contracting Officer, have the authority to change or alter these requirements. The COR shall clarify technical points or supply relevant technical information, but no requirements in this scope of work may be altered as a sole result of such verbal clarification." REPORTS/DELIVERABLES: Confirmation of instrumentation delivery will be made through the Logistics Department of the VAMC Wilmington (460). This will include documentation of receipt and assignment of a facility based EE number for identification and tracking purposes. PERIOD OF SERVICE: Delivery must occur within the timeframes designated by the Federal Government for emergent requests. CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS: Not applicable for this acquisition. SECURITY/NATIONAL AGENCY CHECK REQUIREMENTS: Not applicable for this acquisition. PLEASE NOTE: Staggered delivery and direct delivery to the receiving Outpatient Clinic may be requested for this equipment. All deliveries shall be coordinated with the COR before arrival. Failure to coordinate delivery will be grounds to refuse delivery.
